Graduate Trainee Product Manager – Croatian Speaking
Saga - Folkestone Hybrid
£30,000 to £35,000 an hour
PermanentFull time
Graduate Trainee Product Manager – Croatian £30,000–£35,000per annum dependent on experience Permanent Folkestone Hybrid + Overseas Travel Required Saga Travel is growing, and we’re looking for a language graduate who can speak fluent Croatian to help us shape exciting, memorable holidays for our guests. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent language grads or even candidates with fluent skills looking to start a career in travel. You will be passionate about all things travel, understand Croatian-speaking destinations and want to build a career in travel product development / buying teams. You’ll use your knowledge of the language, culture, history, and customer appeal of your region to help create standout tours, hotel stays and holiday experiences that offer something genuinely different to the UK travel market. Working as part of our expanding Product team, you’ll regularly travel overseas to research destinations, meet suppliers, develop new ideas and bring unique holiday propositions to life. You’ll be involved in sourcing quality hotels, building touring itineraries, negotiating commercial terms and ensuring every product delivers great value, excellent service and the trusted Saga experience our customers expect. You don’t need to know everything from day one. With the support of our experienced Director of Product and a passionate team around you, you’ll develop your skills in supplier management, contract negotiation, product design and commercial decision-making within the travel industry. If you are fluent in Croatian, commercially curious, creative and excited by the idea of turning destination knowledge into exceptional travel experiences, this could be a brilliant start for a progressive path in the travel industry. At Saga, we work in a hybrid way, with time split between home and our Folkestone office. When you’re working in the UK, you’ll be spending a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and you’ll also need to be comfortable travelling overseas, sometimes at short notice. Package Description At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5% Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities Our Graduate Trainee Product Managers will be exposed to working alongside an array of functions at Saga such as; commercial, Operations, marketing, finance and sales. You will also represent the brand when meeting with tourist boards and other industry partners. This is not a typical Grad Scheme, truly everyday will be different. With your language skill and passion for travel, you can instantly make an impact here. This exciting role will cover; • Learning to deliver commercially successful travel products that meet revenue and margin targets. • Taking ownership of supplier contracts, ensuring agreements are competitive and commercially sound. • Helping to shape the future of Saga Holidays’ product range. • Improving Saga’s relations with its suppliers and potential suppliers via effective account management. • Maintaining high levels of product quality as measured in customer satisfaction targets, including NPS. • Taking action to improve sales delivery to my areas of responsibility considering commercial data and market insights. • Managing my time and priorities to ensure deadlines and business objectives are consistently met. • Seeking out potential new suppliers and assist in managing commercial relationships with existing ones. • Working under the guidance of the Director of Product and Senior Product Managers to develop new and innovative tour concepts and itineraries. • Researching new destinations and seek out new potential suppliers, gradually becoming an expert in your area of responsibility through frequent resort visits. • Conducting online and face to face meetings with our overseas hotel, coach and excursion providers, negotiating contracts in line with commercial targets. • Working closely with colleagues in the Product and Commercial teams to ensure that product is contracted at the target rates within agreed deadlines for marketing campaigns. • Working in conjunction with Marketing to ensure accurate product presentation. • Developing a deep understanding of the Saga brand and how to convey the benefits of collaboration to potential partners. • Meeting with Tourist boards in core product areas and work alongside them to develop our business. • Delivering product briefs to Sales, Marketing and Studio. • Providing day to day support to the Director of Product. • Attending trade fairs, travel conferences and destination workshops, developing a wide network of contacts. The Ideal Candidate You will be a confident communicator in Croatian, both verbal and written. Aswell as being able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes; • Independent, able to represent the business when travelling solo on business. • Be a confident communicator with the ability to build and develop relationships with our suppliers and new prospects. • Can demonstrate a real passion for travel products and Spanish speaking destinations. • Able to bring new ideas to the team for our destinations. • Can demonstrate a considered approach with a high-level detail and numeracy skills. • Has excellent written communication and presentation abilities. • Be a proficient user across Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Have the flexibility to travel frequently overseas, sometimes this could be at short notice and could be 3 or 4 nights away from home in our peak buying periods. Desirable; • Educational qualifications in art, literature, history and culture. • Destination knowledge arising from past travel experiences across the region of Croatia. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Experience & qualifications relating to the tourism sector. Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special About The Company Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner. #LI-VL1
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Multi-site Manager - East Surrey Division
NHS Jobs - Caterham
from £65,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Please refer to the supporting documents for the full Job Description and Person Specification detailing the responsibilities and requirements of this role, duties will include but not be limited to Identifying opportunities to improve working practices, efficiency, effectiveness and patient and staff experience. Managing and prioritising multiple projects, ensuring actions are delivered within agreed timescales. Supporting effective workforce and operational management across the Division. Monitoring performance, targets and delivery against agreed objectives. Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively with the National Modality Business Support Team to develop and implement innovative ways of working. Providing practical support to colleagues and taking a resourceful approach to resolving operational challenges. Supporting the development of a continuous improvement culture across the Division. Identifying opportunities for sustainable change and supporting their implementation across services. If you feel this is the right career opportunity for you and are ready to take on a role where you can make a real difference to the delivery of primary care services, we welcome your application. The Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period. Pre-employment checks Vaccinations As part of recruitment, we check all new starters vaccination status to help manage individual and environmental risks. Support is available for those who are undecided about vaccination. Some vaccinations are mandatory for certain roles, with evidence required where applicable. Right to work All applicants invited to interview will need to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK at the interview stage. References References must be secured before employment begins, including one reference from your current or most recent employer. Employment history Applicants must notify us of any employment gaps of six weeks or more.
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Service Manager | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - Bexley
£85,641 - £97,746 pa inc
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a talented and experienced health or social care manager to join our Directorate Management team. The Acute & Crisis Mental Health Directorate oversees the Patient Flow Pathway, Inpatient Units, and Crisis Care Pathways for adults over 18 years old across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. This role is specific to the management of Adult Inpatient Services portfolio. We seek candidates who are self-motivated, enthusiastic and thorough, who appreciate the value of team working with corporate, directorate and system colleagues. You will have substantial management experience within the NHS, and demonstrable experience of working in mental health services in a management role with clinicians, multi-disciplinary teams, service users and carers to deliver service improvement and the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage the portfolio in collaboration colleagues. You will have excellent leadership skills and a history of delivering change projects and expressing the impact and benefits to the trust, to staff and to service users alongside experience of effective engagement of other agencies and services where required . The post holder has responsibility for the operational management of their portfolio within the Acute and Crisis Directorate. They will provide timely, efficient, and effective operational service management for all specialties, within their span of control, in the Directorate. • Specific objectives for successful performance in this role will be agreed with the Associate Director and reviewed regularly • As the primary priority, ensure patient safety and excellent service quality across the Directorate • Ensure governance arrangements within teams are implemented in line with Trust Policy • Work with Directorate colleagues to design and implement quality improvement initiatives in the span of control Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care • Ensure the Directorates business plans and strategy are successfully • Deliver agreed performance targets within span of control and develop appropriate strategies and operational plans and policies for service improvement. • Support the Trusts strategy by developing and implementing changes to operational practices to ensure the Trusts strategic objectives are delivered within the Directorate. • Work with Directorate and Corporate colleagues, to develop the management information requirements necessary for the effective management of the Directorate. • Deputise for the Associate Director when required, including external meetings. • Fully understand the local and wider health economy, organisational and political environment and priorities in which services operate. • Identify and exploit new business and service development opportunities, with the aim of maximising income streams, and managing service area costs in relation to levels of available income. • Work to the delegated level of autonomy for the seniority of the post and within Trust management policies, demonstrating sustained Directorate management capability and excellent levels of individual performance. • Ensure processes and performance monitoring are in place for the delivery of timely high-quality investigation and learning in respect of incidents, complaints and compliments • Understand the implications of clinical & organisational developments in the service, and of changes in the operational environment, and to lead the required changes and developments within a joint service framework. • Maintain knowledge of best practice in health and social care services • Use analytical skills and make sound judgements in complex situations This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Practice Nurse with Chronic Disease Management Experience
NHS Jobs - Whitstable
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
Main Duties of the Job The successful candidate will undertake autonomous clinical practice within their professional scope and will contribute to the delivery and development of chronic disease services across the Practice. Key responsibilities will include: Taking a lead role in the management and review of patients with Asthma, COPD and/or Diabetes, in line with current evidence-based guidance. Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and developing individualised management and treatment plans. Monitoring disease control, treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes. Supporting patients to understand and manage their long-term conditions, encouraging self-management and healthier lifestyle choices. Identifying patients at increased risk of complications or deterioration and taking appropriate action. Recognising when referral to GPs, specialist teams or secondary care is required and ensuring appropriate onward referral. Supporting the identification and proactive management of patients at risk of developing long-term conditions. Providing health promotion and preventative healthcare advice. Working collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants and the wider Practice team. Requesting and reviewing pathology investigations where appropriate and acting on results within scope of practice. Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and legislative requirements. Supporting patients with complex and long-term health needs and liaising with community and specialist services where appropriate. Contributing to safeguarding processes and supporting the wider clinical team with safeguarding concerns. Delegating appropriate clinical tasks to members of the nursing and healthcare support team. Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and the development of Practice clinical services. Maintaining professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development. Contributing to the wider Practice Nursing service, according to skills and experience, including: Cervical screening Immunisations and vaccinations ECGs Wound care and dressings Health checks Routine nursing clinics Other appropriate Practice Nurse services Job Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a professional, motivated and patient-focused Registered Nurse who is able to work confidently and autonomously while also contributing positively to our multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to our registered patient population and to work within your professional scope of practice. Depending on your skills, experience and areas of clinical interest, there will be opportunities to develop your role and take responsibility for specific areas of chronic disease management and wider Practice Nursing. We are keen to support professional development and would welcome applicants who are looking to develop their clinical expertise and make a meaningful contribution to the continued improvement of our services.
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Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) Manager
NHS Jobs - Worthing
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
PermanentFull time
In order to be a successful Emergency Planning Practitioner in our team you will be: - Experienced in business continuity, emergency planning and response - Comfortable in planning and delivering training and exercises, virtually and in person - Working with a variety of services across the trust to meet the EPRR core standards and needs of the trust. Flexibility with working patterns/condensed hours can be considered. SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely where applicable and in agreement with your line manager. Own transport is required as the role involves travel across the whole Sussex County area on occasions. MAIN DUTIES The role of the Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Response (EPRR) service is to ensure the organisation complies with it's statutory obligations regarding Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response to ensure the Trust maintains is operational capability as far as is reasonably practical during an emergency/incident. The EPRR Manager will be an expert for all EPRR matters within the Trust and act as a conduit for all guidance and information whilst promoting and embedding a positive culture of EPRR across SPFT. The EPRR Manager will support the Head of EPPR in co-ordinating and embedding the Trusts emergency response plans including business continuity plans, EPRR culture, and associated processes in line with the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS England EPRR core standards. The post holder will work towards defined results and will work closely with partner organisations to support system resilience and to contribute to forums that enable the sharing of best practice, peer review and collaborative working. Reporting to the Head of EPRR, the post holder will be responsible for the safe, efficient, effective and co-ordinated EPRR function for the Trusts Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery (EPRR). The EPRR Manager will be the deputy for the Head of EPRR as required. The post holder will ensure the Trust meets its statutory regulatory and NHS requirements and ensuring alignment with the activity of the Trust under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and complies with all relevant EPRR guidance for the NHS, non-statutory guidance that accompanies the Civil Contingencies Act including business continuity and resilience preparedness. The post holder will support interpreting, risk assessing, planning and managing the development and implementation of all arrangements relating to SPFT preparedness, resilience, ability to respond to incidents and emergencies as defined in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Ensuring national and local standards are met including Care Quality Commission (CQC) Standards and NHS EPRR national contract standards across all sites and preparing for the annual Core Standards submission. The post holder will be responsible for compiling the Trust annual business plan in relation to EPRR, developing the strategy for each area of activity to secure delivery of EPRR compliance, ensuring compliance with local, regional and national guidance and ensuring implementation and that performance targets and strategic objectives are met. The post holder is responsible for the end to end procurement process of mass notification systems. The post holder will manage the training and exercising program for the Trust and will be expected to travel to SPFT locations across Sussex to ensure training and exercising delivery requirements are met. See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact: Alison Horton, Head of EPRR: alison.horton4@nhs.net
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Assistant Scheme Manager - Older People's Housing
GFHR Consulting Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
£30,000 - £35,000
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Assistant Scheme Manager - Older People's Housing Our client Sherborne Close Housing Society provides supportive, community-focused accommodation for older people, helping residents to live independently in a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment. They are looking for a compassionate, organised and practical Assistant Scheme Manager to support the day-to-day operation of the housing scheme. This varied office-based role combines administration, resident liaison, safeguarding awareness, contractor coordination, compliance support and community engagement. You will also deputise for the Scheme Manager when required and contribute to the continued development of services and the resident experience. If you enjoy building positive relationships, solving practical problems and making a meaningful difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: This role does not involve providing personal care. The focus is on housing management, resident wellbeing, community support and the smooth operation of the housing scheme. What you'll do: - Provide day-to-day administrative support and maintain accurate, confidential resident and operational records - Support residents with housing, practical and wellbeing-related concerns while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries - Build positive relationships with residents and help foster a welcoming and inclusive community environment - Recognise, respond to and appropriately escalate safeguarding and welfare concerns in line with organisational procedures - Coordinate routine safety checks, fire safety requirements, alarm testing, servicing visits, contractors and associated follow-up actions - Support emergency planning and respond appropriately to incidents in accordance with established procedures - Liaise professionally with residents, families, contractors, external agencies and the Society's committees - Support the management of communal facilities, resident activities, communications and community events - Assist with complaints handling, rent review administration, policy implementation and other operational processes - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and the resident experience - Provide cover for the Scheme Manager during periods of absence, exercising sound judgement and managing competing priorities effectively. What we're looking for: - Strong organisational, administrative and time-management skills - A proactive approach and the ability to balance planned work with changing priorities - A calm, approachable and compassionate manner when dealing with sensitive situations - Sound judgement, resilience and the ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, contractors and external agencies - A commitment to maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality and data protection standards - Competence in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and databases quickly - Willingness to undertake safeguarding, dementia awareness, first aid and other relevant training - Experience working with older people, or an understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with later life - Experience in housing, supported living, welfare services, community services, property management, customer service, office administration or operational management would be advantageous. However, relevant transferable skills and experience will be considered. What we offer: - A rewarding role with a direct impact on residents' quality of life and wellbeing - A supportive, community-focused working environment - Opportunities for training, development and continuous learning - £30-35,000 salary - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. About Sherborne Close Housing Society Sherborne Close Housing Society is dedicated to providing high-quality housing and support for older people within a welcoming and close-knit community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to residents' lives whilst supporting the effective day-to-day operation and ongoing development of the Society. Additional Information Sherborne Close Housing Society is committed to creating an inclusive environment for residents, employees and volunteers. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Closing date for applications: 21st September 2026
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Chief Cardiac Physiologist- Rhythm Management Specialist
NHS Jobs - Gillingham
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
PermanentFull time
Ability to perform independently in echo clinics performing scans to the BSE Minimum Dataset Participate in specialist echo clinics including Physiologist led valve clinic, bubble and contrast studies and assisting in TOE Participate in the future development of other specialist echo services Opportunity to rotate through the cath lab and pacing clinics if able to work independently in these areas. Training can be provided in these areas Undertake all basic investigations to diagnose heart disease, and produce factual reports as required Make judgements on the severity of results, ensuring medical staff are informed immediately of any life threatening or urgent investigation results Undertake the range of highly complex investigations and produce full technical analysis and interpretation of results
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Graduate Trainee Product Manager – Spanish Speaking
Saga - Folkestone Hybrid
£30,000 to £35,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Graduate Trainee Product Manager – Spanish Speaking Permanent Folkestone Hybrid + Overseas Travel Required £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Saga Travel is growing, and we’re looking for a language graduate who can speak fluent Spanish to help us shape exciting, memorable holidays for our guests. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent language grads or even candidates with fluent skills looking to start a career in travel. You will be passionate about all things travel, understand Spanish-speaking destinations and want to build a career in travel product development / buying teams. You’ll use your knowledge of the language, culture, history, and customer appeal of your region to help create standout tours, hotel stays and holiday experiences that offer something genuinely different to the UK travel market. Working as part of our expanding Product team, you’ll regularly travel overseas to research destinations, meet suppliers, develop new ideas and bring unique holiday propositions to life. You’ll be involved in sourcing quality hotels, building touring itineraries, negotiating commercial terms and ensuring every product delivers great value, excellent service and the trusted Saga experience our customers expect. You don’t need to know everything from day one. With the support of our experienced Director of Product and a passionate team around you, you’ll develop your skills in supplier management, contract negotiation, product design and commercial decision-making within the travel industry. If you are fluent in Spanish, commercially curious, creative and excited by the idea of turning destination knowledge into exceptional travel experiences, this could be a brilliant start for a progressive path in the travel industry. At Saga, we work in a hybrid way, with time split between home and our Folkestone office. When you’re working in the UK, you’ll be spending a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and you’ll also need to be comfortable travelling overseas, sometimes at short notice. Package Description At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5% Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities Our Graduate Trainee Product Managers will be exposed to working alongside an array of functions at Saga such as; commercial, Operations, marketing, finance and sales. You will also represent the brand when meeting with tourist boards and other industry partners. This is not a typical Grad Scheme, truly everyday will be different. With your language skill and passion for travel, you can instantly make an impact here. This exciting role will cover; • Learning to deliver commercially successful travel products that meet revenue and margin targets. • Taking ownership of supplier contracts, ensuring agreements are competitive and commercially sound. • Helping to shape the future of Saga Holidays’ product range. • Improving Saga’s relations with its suppliers and potential suppliers via effective account management. • Maintaining high levels of product quality as measured in customer satisfaction targets, including NPS. • Taking action to improve sales delivery to my areas of responsibility considering commercial data and market insights. • Managing my time and priorities to ensure deadlines and business objectives are consistently met. • Seeking out potential new suppliers and assist in managing commercial relationships with existing ones. • Working under the guidance of the Director of Product and Senior Product Managers to develop new and innovative tour concepts and itineraries. • Researching new destinations and seek out new potential suppliers, gradually becoming an expert in your area of responsibility through frequent resort visits. • Conducting online and face to face meetings with our overseas hotel, coach and excursion providers, negotiating contracts in line with commercial targets. • Working closely with colleagues in the Product and Commercial teams to ensure that product is contracted at the target rates within agreed deadlines for marketing campaigns. • Working in conjunction with Marketing to ensure accurate product presentation. • Developing a deep understanding of the Saga brand and how to convey the benefits of collaboration to potential partners. • Meeting with Tourist boards in core product areas and work alongside them to develop our business. • Delivering product briefs to Sales, Marketing and Studio. • Providing day to day support to the Director of Product. • Attending trade fairs, travel conferences and destination workshops, developing a wide network of contacts. The Ideal Candidate You will be a confident communicator in Spanish, both verbal and written. Aswell as being able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes; • Independent, able to represent the business when travelling solo on business. • Be a confident communicator with the ability to build and develop relationships with our suppliers and new prospects. • Can demonstrate a real passion for travel products and Spanish speaking destinations. • Able to bring new ideas to the team for our destinations. • Can demonstrate a considered approach with a high-level detail and numeracy skills. • Has excellent written communication and presentation abilities. • Be a proficient user across Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Have the flexibility to travel frequently overseas, sometimes this could be at short notice and could be 3 or 4 nights away from home in our peak buying periods. Desirable; • Educational qualifications in art, literature, history and culture. • Destination knowledge arising from past travel experiences particularly relating to Europe, Latin America and Asia. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Experience & qualifications relating to the tourism sector. Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special About The Company Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner. #LI-VL1
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Graduate Trainee Product Manager – Croatian Speaking
Saga - Folkestone Hybrid
£30,000 to £35,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Graduate Trainee Product Manager – Croatian £30,000–£35,000per annum dependent on experience Permanent Folkestone Hybrid + Overseas Travel Required Saga Travel is growing, and we’re looking for a language graduate who can speak fluent Croatian to help us shape exciting, memorable holidays for our guests. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent language grads or even candidates with fluent skills looking to start a career in travel. You will be passionate about all things travel, understand Croatian-speaking destinations and want to build a career in travel product development / buying teams. You’ll use your knowledge of the language, culture, history, and customer appeal of your region to help create standout tours, hotel stays and holiday experiences that offer something genuinely different to the UK travel market. Working as part of our expanding Product team, you’ll regularly travel overseas to research destinations, meet suppliers, develop new ideas and bring unique holiday propositions to life. You’ll be involved in sourcing quality hotels, building touring itineraries, negotiating commercial terms and ensuring every product delivers great value, excellent service and the trusted Saga experience our customers expect. You don’t need to know everything from day one. With the support of our experienced Director of Product and a passionate team around you, you’ll develop your skills in supplier management, contract negotiation, product design and commercial decision-making within the travel industry. If you are fluent in Croatian, commercially curious, creative and excited by the idea of turning destination knowledge into exceptional travel experiences, this could be a brilliant start for a progressive path in the travel industry. At Saga, we work in a hybrid way, with time split between home and our Folkestone office. When you’re working in the UK, you’ll be spending a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and you’ll also need to be comfortable travelling overseas, sometimes at short notice. Package Description At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5% Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities Our Graduate Trainee Product Managers will be exposed to working alongside an array of functions at Saga such as; commercial, Operations, marketing, finance and sales. You will also represent the brand when meeting with tourist boards and other industry partners. This is not a typical Grad Scheme, truly everyday will be different. With your language skill and passion for travel, you can instantly make an impact here. This exciting role will cover; • Learning to deliver commercially successful travel products that meet revenue and margin targets. • Taking ownership of supplier contracts, ensuring agreements are competitive and commercially sound. • Helping to shape the future of Saga Holidays’ product range. • Improving Saga’s relations with its suppliers and potential suppliers via effective account management. • Maintaining high levels of product quality as measured in customer satisfaction targets, including NPS. • Taking action to improve sales delivery to my areas of responsibility considering commercial data and market insights. • Managing my time and priorities to ensure deadlines and business objectives are consistently met. • Seeking out potential new suppliers and assist in managing commercial relationships with existing ones. • Working under the guidance of the Director of Product and Senior Product Managers to develop new and innovative tour concepts and itineraries. • Researching new destinations and seek out new potential suppliers, gradually becoming an expert in your area of responsibility through frequent resort visits. • Conducting online and face to face meetings with our overseas hotel, coach and excursion providers, negotiating contracts in line with commercial targets. • Working closely with colleagues in the Product and Commercial teams to ensure that product is contracted at the target rates within agreed deadlines for marketing campaigns. • Working in conjunction with Marketing to ensure accurate product presentation. • Developing a deep understanding of the Saga brand and how to convey the benefits of collaboration to potential partners. • Meeting with Tourist boards in core product areas and work alongside them to develop our business. • Delivering product briefs to Sales, Marketing and Studio. • Providing day to day support to the Director of Product. • Attending trade fairs, travel conferences and destination workshops, developing a wide network of contacts. The Ideal Candidate You will be a confident communicator in Croatian, both verbal and written. Aswell as being able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes; • Independent, able to represent the business when travelling solo on business. • Be a confident communicator with the ability to build and develop relationships with our suppliers and new prospects. • Can demonstrate a real passion for travel products and Spanish speaking destinations. • Able to bring new ideas to the team for our destinations. • Can demonstrate a considered approach with a high-level detail and numeracy skills. • Has excellent written communication and presentation abilities. • Be a proficient user across Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Have the flexibility to travel frequently overseas, sometimes this could be at short notice and could be 3 or 4 nights away from home in our peak buying periods. Desirable; • Educational qualifications in art, literature, history and culture. • Destination knowledge arising from past travel experiences across the region of Croatia. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Experience & qualifications relating to the tourism sector. Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special About The Company Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner. #LI-VL1
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Graduate Trainee Product Manager – Greek Speaking
Saga - Folkestone Hybrid
£30,000 to £35,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Graduate Trainee Product Manager – Greek Speaking £30,000–£35,000 per annum, dependent on experience Permanent Folkestone Hybrid + Overseas Travel Required Saga Travel is growing, and we’re looking for a language graduate who can speak fluent Greek to help us shape exciting, memorable holidays for our guests. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent language grads or even candidates with fluent skills looking to start a career in travel. You will be passionate about all things travel, understand Greek-speaking destinations and want to build a career in travel product development / buying teams. You’ll use your knowledge of the language, culture, history, and customer appeal of your region to help create standout tours, hotel stays and holiday experiences that offer something genuinely different to the UK travel market. Working as part of our expanding Product team, you’ll regularly travel overseas to research destinations, meet suppliers, develop new ideas and bring unique holiday propositions to life. You’ll be involved in sourcing quality hotels, building touring itineraries, negotiating commercial terms and ensuring every product delivers great value, excellent service and the trusted Saga experience our customers expect. You don’t need to know everything from day one. With the support of our experienced Director of Product and a passionate team around you, you’ll develop your skills in supplier management, contract negotiation, product design and commercial decision-making within the travel industry. If you are fluent in Greek, commercially curious, creative and excited by the idea of turning destination knowledge into exceptional travel experiences, this could be a brilliant start for a progressive path in the travel industry. At Saga, we work in a hybrid way, with time split between home and our Folkestone office. When you’re working in the UK, you’ll be spending a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and you’ll also need to be comfortable travelling overseas, sometimes at short notice. Package Description At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5% Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities Our Graduate Trainee Product Managers will be exposed to working alongside an array of functions at Saga such as; commercial, Operations, marketing, finance and sales. You will also represent the brand when meeting with tourist boards and other industry partners. This is not a typical Grad Scheme, truly everyday will be different. With your language skill and passion for travel, you can instantly make an impact here. This exciting role will cover; • Learning to deliver commercially successful travel products that meet revenue and margin targets. • Taking ownership of supplier contracts, ensuring agreements are competitive and commercially sound. • Helping to shape the future of Saga Holidays’ product range. • Improving Saga’s relations with its suppliers and potential suppliers via effective account management. • Maintaining high levels of product quality as measured in customer satisfaction targets, including NPS. • Taking action to improve sales delivery to my areas of responsibility considering commercial data and market insights. • Managing my time and priorities to ensure deadlines and business objectives are consistently met. • Seeking out potential new suppliers and assist in managing commercial relationships with existing ones. • Working under the guidance of the Director of Product and Senior Product Managers to develop new and innovative tour concepts and itineraries. • Researching new destinations and seek out new potential suppliers, gradually becoming an expert in your area of responsibility through frequent resort visits. • Conducting online and face to face meetings with our overseas hotel, coach and excursion providers, negotiating contracts in line with commercial targets. • Working closely with colleagues in the Product and Commercial teams to ensure that product is contracted at the target rates within agreed deadlines for marketing campaigns. • Working in conjunction with Marketing to ensure accurate product presentation. • Developing a deep understanding of the Saga brand and how to convey the benefits of collaboration to potential partners. • Meeting with Tourist boards in core product areas and work alongside them to develop our business. • Delivering product briefs to Sales, Marketing and Studio. • Providing day to day support to the Director of Product. • Attending trade fairs, travel conferences and destination workshops, developing a wide network of contacts. The Ideal Candidate You will be a confident communicator in Greek, both verbal and written. Aswell as being able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes; • Independent, able to represent the business when travelling solo on business. • Be a confident communicator with the ability to build and develop relationships with our suppliers and new prospects. • Can demonstrate a real passion for travel products and Spanish speaking destinations. • Able to bring new ideas to the team for our destinations. • Can demonstrate a considered approach with a high-level detail and numeracy skills. • Has excellent written communication and presentation abilities. • Be a proficient user across Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Have the flexibility to travel frequently overseas, sometimes this could be at short notice and could be 3 or 4 nights away from home in our peak buying periods. Desirable; • Educational qualifications in art, literature, history and culture. • Destination knowledge arising from past travel experiences particularly relating to Europe mainly Greece. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Experience & qualifications relating to the tourism sector. Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special About The Company Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner. #LI-VL1
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